Has the GOP Become the Fascist Party?

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Originally Posted by WaldoKitty

Here is a question for you.

Which of those 14 criteria does not apply to the Obama administration?


Answer it honestly and you will realize what many of here already know. On any relevant matter, there is absolutely no different between the Democrats and Republicans. The only requirement - an open mind.

Okay -- let's examine that. Can YOU answer it honestly? I think not.

The 14 criteria, Obama vs Trump:

1. Powerful and Continuing Nationalism -

Obama is for "diversity" (as the reactionaries constantly accuse). He's for the "dream act", which is "soft" on the illegals, and is okay with bringing in a certain number of refugees.

Trump specifically calls himself nationalist and is anti-immigrant (Mexican judge can't judge his case) and anti-refugee.

2. Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights -

Obama -- drones civilians, but isn't blatant about it. Wanted to close guantanamo. Releases non-violent offenders, much to the chagrin of trumptiles.
Trump -- wants to torture "even if it doesn't work" and "take out the families of terrorist". Is for "stop and frisk". Soon will appoint fascist ghouls like giuliani and peter king.

3. Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause -

Obama -- nope. Even the rabid right wing, with their calls to violence isn't scapegoated. The closest you come is the "clingers" comment 8 years ago.
Trump -- "radical islamic terrorism" -- Mexican illegals.

4. Supremacy of the Military -

Obama -- obama is a little overly reverent, but that's america. That's how presidents are.
Trump -- "I'm the most militaristic guy you'll ever meet". Wants to divert funds from other important things to the military, all the while lowering taxes. "Always wanted one of these" (a purple heart ). Entirely disingenuous, because he's a draft dodger and even laughs about it.

5. Rampant Sexism -

Obama -- (I got nothing)
Trump -- "nasty woman" "grab'em by the p_ssy" "3 wives (one a porn star)"

6. Controlled Mass Media -

Obama -- (nothing)
Trump -- wants to strengthen libel laws because he doesn't get positive coverage. Wants to sue. God knows what he'll do now that he's in total power.

7. Obsession with National Security -

Obama -- no more than the subject deserves.
Trump -- playing up the boogeyman of "radical islamic terror" (though you have a greater chance of being struck by lightening by far, and a greater chance of being hit by right-wing terror)

8. Religion and Government are Intertwined -

Obama -- nothing.
Trump -- wants to remove restrictions on tax-exempt religious institutions meddling in politics. VP pence. cabinet position for carson.

9. Corporate Power is Protected -

Obama -- wants to regulate.
Trump -- wants to deregulate (get rid of the FDA even.)

10. Labor Power is Suppressed -

Obama -- nothing.
Trump -- to be seen.

11. Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts -

Obama -- embraces intellectuals and artists
Trump -- hasn't read (or written) a book in his adult life. Has complete disdain for "the elites."

12. Obsession with Crime and Punishment -

Obama -- releases non-violent offenders.
Trump -- "law and order" candidate, wants nationwide "stop and frisk"

13. Rampant Cronyism and Corruption -

Obama -- nope
Trump -- just getting started. You see the cronyism already. Wants positions and security clearances for his kids.

14. Fraudulent Elections -

Obama -- nope.
Trump -- Russian meddling encouraged. FBI meddling volunteered.

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Originally Posted by WaldoKitty

This guy would seem to disagree with you about that..



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi686KTWTeo

This guy is stupid.

Steve Bannon is appointed. Guiliani might be too. Peter King also.

Those appointments could end up very bad for that guy and his family.

The people he embraces -- the people posting his vid -- look upon him with even more disdain than I do, but for different (ugly) reasons. And you know it.

[Shankapotomus]

If you have to ask....